The Brain Flashcard BWHS

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What is the function of the Motor Cortex?

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Controls voluntary movements.

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What is the function of the corpus callosum?

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Allows the two hemispheres of the brain to communicate.

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What is the function of section B in the brain?

Back

Movement.

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What is the function of section E in the brain?

Back

Vision.

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What is the function of the Prefrontal Cortex?

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Involved in decision making and complex cognitive behavior.

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What is the role of the Cerebellum?

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Coordinates balance and fine motor skills.

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What is the function of the Somatosensory Cortex?

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Processes sensory information from the body.

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What are the two main hemispheres of the brain?

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Left hemisphere and right hemisphere.

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What is the role of the brainstem?

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Controls basic living functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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What is the function of the Reticular Activating System?

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Regulates wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.